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Slavia, from Homesteads to "Home Depot": Then and Now, 2015
When the representatives and land agents for a group of Slovak immigrants in Ohio explored possible Central Florida sites in 1911 and recommended the area which became known as Slavia Colony, no one could possibly have foretold that the land on which they stood in this historic photograph would change so drastically in the century to come. First it was used as farmland by the settlers; the nearby railroad served to transport their crops to market. For a time the land depicted in the photo lay fallow, but it was eventually purchased by developers and the old fields became concrete parking lots for the new shopping center. The railroad tracks disappeared, to be replaced later by a hiking-biking trail. Digital images taken in 2015 show McDonald's iconic arches in the distance and a commercial listing of the businesses operating in the shopping center.
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Slavia, from Homesteads to "Home Depot": Then and Now, 2015
When the representatives and land agents for a group of Slovak immigrants in Ohio explored possible Central Florida sites in 1911 and recommended the area which became known as Slavia Colony, no one could possibly have foretold that the land on which they stood in this historic photograph would change so drastically in the century to come. First it was used as farmland by the settlers; the nearby railroad served to transport their crops to market. For a time the land depicted in the photo lay fallow, but it was eventually purchased by developers and the old fields became concrete parking lots for the new shopping center. The railroad tracks disappeared, to be replaced later by a hiking-biking trail. Digital images taken in 2015 show McDonald's iconic arches in the distance and a commercial listing of the businesses operating in the shopping center.
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Slavia, from Homesteads to "Home Depot": Then and Now, c. 1911
When the representatives and land agents for a group of Slovak immigrants in Ohio explored possible Central Florida sites in 1911 and recommended the area which became known as Slavia Colony, no one could possibly have foretold that the land on which they stood in this historic photograph would change so drastically in the century to come. First it was used as farmland by the settlers; the nearby railroad served to transport their crops to market. For a time the land depicted in the photo lay fallow, but it was eventually purchased by developers and the old fields became concrete parking lots for the new shopping center. The railroad tracks disappeared, to be replaced later by a hiking-biking trail. Digital images taken in 2015 show McDonald's iconic arches in the distance and a commercial listing of the businesses operating in the shopping center.
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Slavia Gas Station: Then and Now, 1926
The general store built by Martin Stanko near the current intersection of SR426 and Slavia Road in 1926 served as the only commercial entity for the little community. Residents of Oviedo, too, patronized the little store, where they could gas up their trucks and cars and purchase the items advertised on the painted exterior: soft drinks and candies, tobacco, cigars and cigarettes. Using a generator for the first several years, until electrical power lines served the area, the store could refrigerate food and beverages and offered the only "electric lights" for miles around. It also served as a residence for the owner and his family. A 2015 digital image shows that the building (under different ownership) is still standing.
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Slavia Gas Station: Then and Now, 2015
The general store built by Martin Stanko near the current intersection of SR426 and Slavia Road in 1926 served as the only commercial entity for the little community. Residents of Oviedo, too, patronized the little store, where they could gas up their trucks and cars and purchase the items advertised on the painted exterior: soft drinks and candies, tobacco, cigars and cigarettes. Using a generator for the first several years, until electrical power lines served the area, the store could refrigerate food and beverages and offered the only "electric lights" for miles around. It also served as a residence for the owner and his family. A 2015 digital image shows that the building (under different ownership) is still standing.
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Slavia Land, Open Range For Cattle, 1911
View of pine-studded area of what is now Slavia, as it appeared in 1911 when these lands were open range for cattle. Mounted Sepia print, with damages edges, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
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SLAVIA marker-Seminole County Historical Commission-1990
Various mementos of the ceremony dedicating the SLAVIA Historical marker on November 17, 1990 were interred in a Time Capsule in April, 1993 and re-discovered in 2011. The community was honored by the Seminole County Historical Commission with the erection of this marker. Included in the mementos are: the dedication ceremony folder, photographic images of the bronze marker in its original location, and an article published in the Orlando Sentinel on the day following the ceremony. Paul Mikler (son of Joseph Mikler, a Founder of the community) was interviewed for the article. Paul and his wife, Virginia, authored unpublished histories about Slavia families and were active in seeking recognition for Slavia Colony via this honorific status for the community.; Images of article from Orlando Sentinel (Nov. 18, 1990); Ceremony folder for dedication of Slavia marker, colored photographs of marker in original location (1990) near the church office (former parsonage)
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SLAVIA marker-Seminole County Historical Commission-1990
Various mementos of the ceremony dedicating the SLAVIA Historical marker on November 17, 1990 were interred in a Time Capsule in April, 1993 and re-discovered in 2011. The community was honored by the Seminole County Historical Commission with the erection of this marker. Included in the mementos are: the dedication ceremony folder, photographic images of the bronze marker in its original location, and an article published in the Orlando Sentinel on the day following the ceremony. Paul Mikler (son of Joseph Mikler, a Founder of the community) was interviewed for the article. Paul and his wife, Virginia, authored unpublished histories about Slavia families and were active in seeking recognition for Slavia Colony via this honorific status for the community.; Images of article from Orlando Sentinel (Nov. 18, 1990); Ceremony folder for dedication of Slavia marker, colored photographs of marker in original location (1990) near the church office (former parsonage)
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SLAVIA marker-Seminole County Historical Commission-1990
Various mementos of the ceremony dedicating the SLAVIA Historical marker on November 17, 1990 were interred in a Time Capsule in April, 1993 and re-discovered in 2011. The community was honored by the Seminole County Historical Commission with the erection of this marker. Included in the mementos are: the dedication ceremony folder, photographic images of the bronze marker in its original location, and an article published in the Orlando Sentinel on the day following the ceremony. Paul Mikler (son of Joseph Mikler, a Founder of the community) was interviewed for the article. Paul and his wife, Virginia, authored unpublished histories about Slavia families and were active in seeking recognition for Slavia Colony via this honorific status for the community.; Images of article from Orlando Sentinel (Nov. 18, 1990); Ceremony folder for dedication of Slavia marker, colored photographs of marker in original location (1990) near the church office (former parsonage)
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SLAVIA marker-Seminole County Historical Commission-1990
Various mementos of the ceremony dedicating the SLAVIA Historical marker on November 17, 1990 were interred in a Time Capsule in April, 1993 and re-discovered in 2011. The community was honored by the Seminole County Historical Commission with the erection of this marker. Included in the mementos are: the dedication ceremony folder, photographic images of the bronze marker in its original location, and an article published in the Orlando Sentinel on the day following the ceremony. Paul Mikler (son of Joseph Mikler, a Founder of the community) was interviewed for the article. Paul and his wife, Virginia, authored unpublished histories about Slavia families and were active in seeking recognition for Slavia Colony via this honorific status for the community.; Images of article from Orlando Sentinel (Nov. 18, 1990); Ceremony folder for dedication of Slavia marker, colored photographs of marker in original location (1990) near the church office (former parsonage)
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SLAVIA marker-Seminole County Historical Commission-1990
Various mementos of the ceremony dedicating the SLAVIA Historical marker on November 17, 1990 were interred in a Time Capsule in April, 1993 and re-discovered in 2011. The community was honored by the Seminole County Historical Commission with the erection of this marker. Included in the mementos are: the dedication ceremony folder, photographic images of the bronze marker in its original location, and an article published in the Orlando Sentinel on the day following the ceremony. Paul Mikler (son of Joseph Mikler, a Founder of the community) was interviewed for the article. Paul and his wife, Virginia, authored unpublished histories about Slavia families and were active in seeking recognition for Slavia Colony via this honorific status for the community.; Images of article from Orlando Sentinel (Nov. 18, 1990); Ceremony folder for dedication of Slavia marker, colored photographs of marker in original location (1990) near the church office (former parsonage)
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Slovak and American Cousins Reunite. June, 2009
Jaroslav Duda (left) and his American cousin, David Duda, enjoy fellowship at the Duda Family Reunion, near Jaroslav's home in Piestany, Slovakia. June, 2009
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Slovak Pasie (Good Friday) Service -2009
Rev. Gary Schuschke, with guest pastor Rev. Joe Fabry, in the chancel of St. Luke's on Good Friday, 2009. Rev. Fabry traveled from another state to chant the liturgies in the Slovak worship service: the Pasie. This service format had been used on Good Friday since the earliest days of the congregation's history. After the retirement of Pastor John Kucharik in 1982, the congregation never again had a pastor who could speak the Slovak language. But for the next two decades, the role of officiant was filled by a number of Slovak-speaking guest pastors
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Slovak Settlement in Zellwood. March 28, 1911, Enhanced Image
Image of a settlement of Slovaks,in Zellwood, FL March 28, 1911.Photo taken during a visit by Slavia Colony Co. reps from Ohio, who were seeking property for a new settlement in FL. Although this community of Slovaks was some distance from Slavia, there was fellowship between the families of both settlements and a number of the Zellwood families became active members of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and had children who were confirmed in the little wood church in 1924. The men at far left (one likely the driver hired for the tour), the three women and two children are unidentified. But it is probable that the man standing at the right is George Galla, a member of the team dispatched to search for land for the new community.
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Slovak Settlement in Zellwood. March 28, 1911, Original Image
Image of a settlement of Slovaks,in Zellwood, FL March 28, 1911.Photo taken during a visit by Slavia Colony Co. reps from Ohio, who were seeking property for a new settlement in FL. Although this community of Slovaks was some distance from Slavia, there was fellowship between the families of both settlements and a number of the Zellwood families became active members of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and had children who were confirmed in the little wood church in 1924. The men at far left (one likely the driver hired for the tour), the three women and two children are unidentified. But it is probable that the man standing at the right is George Galla, a member of the team dispatched to search for land for the new community.
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Social science club
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University social science club. The group consists of African American men and women. The men are wearing suits, and the women are wearing formal blouses and skirts. On the back of the photograph are the names of the officers of the club; however, their positions in the photograph are not stated, so it is unknown who is who. The officers are as follows: Mary Divers, Sponsor; Horace Powers, President; Henry Parish, Business manager; Cornelius Handfield, Treasurer; Matthew Meadows, Chaplin; Annie G. Alexander, Secretary; Obediah Roberts, Vice-president; and Mary Larkins, reporter. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Softball on St. Luke's School field, c. 1956
Boys have a game of softball, while the girls cheer them on. St. Luke's School field, c. 1956
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Softball on St. Luke's School field, c. 1956
Boys have a game of softball, while the girls cheer them on. St. Luke's School field, c. 1956
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Solemn call issued to Teacher, Steven R. Sidlik, 1954
The letter and other documents sent to Steven R. Sidlik by Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy in March of 1954, inviting Mr. Sidlik to accept a "Solemn Call" to teach at St. Luke's Christian Day School, offer many insights as to the status of the church and school at that point in time and also what was expected of this young teacher (who had recently graduated from Concordia College, River Forest, Ill). In his cover letter, the pastor describes Slavia as "Nice [celery growing] community and plenty of work for the right man." Mr. Sidlik was offered the grand sum of $3,000/year plus use of an apartment (classrooms of the former school building)and 21 calendar days vacation each summer. He was expected to teach grades 3,4,and 5 (total 17 students), lead a teen-age Luther League group and assist the school in qualifying for state accreditation. The church had 220 baptized members at that time. The school building was new and "modern," boasting of the newest equipment: movie and slide projector, a tape recorder, TWO record players and an outdoor basketball court.
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Solemn call issued to Teacher, Steven R. Sidlik, 1954
The letter and other documents sent to Steven R. Sidlik by Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy in March of 1954, inviting Mr. Sidlik to accept a "Solemn Call" to teach at St. Luke's Christian Day School, offer many insights as to the status of the church and school at that point in time and also what was expected of this young teacher (who had recently graduated from Concordia College, River Forest, Ill). In his cover letter, the pastor describes Slavia as "Nice [celery growing] community and plenty of work for the right man." Mr. Sidlik was offered the grand sum of $3,000/year plus use of an apartment (classrooms of the former school building)and 21 calendar days vacation each summer. He was expected to teach grades 3,4,and 5 (total 17 students), lead a teen-age Luther League group and assist the school in qualifying for state accreditation. The church had 220 baptized members at that time. The school building was new and "modern," boasting of the newest equipment: movie and slide projector, a tape recorder, TWO record players and an outdoor basketball court.
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Solemn call issued to Teacher, Steven R. Sidlik, 1954
The letter and other documents sent to Steven R. Sidlik by Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy in March of 1954, inviting Mr. Sidlik to accept a "Solemn Call" to teach at St. Luke's Christian Day School, offer many insights as to the status of the church and school at that point in time and also what was expected of this young teacher (who had recently graduated from Concordia College, River Forest, Ill). In his cover letter, the pastor describes Slavia as "Nice [celery growing] community and plenty of work for the right man." Mr. Sidlik was offered the grand sum of $3,000/year plus use of an apartment (classrooms of the former school building)and 21 calendar days vacation each summer. He was expected to teach grades 3,4,and 5 (total 17 students), lead a teen-age Luther League group and assist the school in qualifying for state accreditation. The church had 220 baptized members at that time. The school building was new and "modern," boasting of the newest equipment: movie and slide projector, a tape recorder, TWO record players and an outdoor basketball court.
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Solemn call issued to Teacher, Steven R. Sidlik, 1954
The letter and other documents sent to Steven R. Sidlik by Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy in March of 1954, inviting Mr. Sidlik to accept a "Solemn Call" to teach at St. Luke's Christian Day School, offer many insights as to the status of the church and school at that point in time and also what was expected of this young teacher (who had recently graduated from Concordia College, River Forest, Ill). In his cover letter, the pastor describes Slavia as "Nice [celery growing] community and plenty of work for the right man." Mr. Sidlik was offered the grand sum of $3,000/year plus use of an apartment (classrooms of the former school building)and 21 calendar days vacation each summer. He was expected to teach grades 3,4,and 5 (total 17 students), lead a teen-age Luther League group and assist the school in qualifying for state accreditation. The church had 220 baptized members at that time. The school building was new and "modern," boasting of the newest equipment: movie and slide projector, a tape recorder, TWO record players and an outdoor basketball court.
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Sorority float in a Homecoming parade
A black and white image of a sorority parade float moving in front of the campus at Bethune-Cookman University. The float is at the forefront of the image. The float is decorated in aluminum, and three African American women in white dresses sit on top, waving to the crowd and holding a bouquet of roses each. On the back of the float are five American flags blowing in the wind. The side of the float reads, "Freedom + Liberty... The Key to Tomorrow's America." A variety of trees can be seen lining both sides of the street, including very tall palm trees. On the right side of the image and the right side of the street can be seen a white building where spectators stand watching the parade. A steeple from a church can also be seen. Utility poles also stand out on the right side of the street. In the street, in the distance behind the float in the foreground, can be seen another car with a float, as well as a bus. Spectators line the left side of the road, standing on the sidewalk, which is in front of the Bethune campus. At the left of the image, the building closest to the foreground is Cookman Hall, which has a triangle-shaped roof. To the immediate right of Cookman Hall, and considerably smaller, is Harrison Rhodes Hall, which is divided into three partitions, the middle partition being two-stories. On the back of the image is written "Sorority float in Homecoming parade 1965." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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South and east of Seminole.
Black-and-white photograph by C.E. Howard of the Seminole Hotel (1886-1902) located off of Osceola Avenue. The photograph contains cyclists.
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Southern Railway System.
Southern Railway System map of Florida depicting railway lines within Florida and from other states to Florida, and depicting Florida counties.
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South Exterior of St. Luke's School, c. 1970. Teachers With a Few Students.
Teachers, Joe Battle, left, and Judy Duda chat with a few students and another male teacher (unidentified)on south side of St. Luke's Christian Day School, c. 1970. Note that (to the right)a new wing, to house the "junior high classes," had been recently added to the original school structure.
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South Side of 1957 Brick Church. 1991
View of south side of 1957 brick church, as it appeared in 1991 before demolition of transepts for new construction project.
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Special events- St. Luke's Lutheran School. Early 2000's
An assortment of images capturing many of the special events and "happenings" which took place at St. Luke's School during the exciting decade following the construction of a larger new facility in 2000-01.
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Special events- St. Luke's Lutheran School. Early 2000's
An assortment of images capturing many of the special events and "happenings" which took place at St. Luke's School during the exciting decade following the construction of a larger new facility in 2000-01.
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Special events- St. Luke's Lutheran School. Early 2000's
An assortment of images capturing many of the special events and "happenings" which took place at St. Luke's School during the exciting decade following the construction of a larger new facility in 2000-01.
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Special events- St. Luke's Lutheran School. Early 2000's
An assortment of images capturing many of the special events and "happenings" which took place at St. Luke's School during the exciting decade following the construction of a larger new facility in 2000-01.
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Special events- St. Luke's Lutheran School. Early 2000's
An assortment of images capturing many of the special events and "happenings" which took place at St. Luke's School during the exciting decade following the construction of a larger new facility in 2000-01.
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Special events- St. Luke's Lutheran School. Early 2000's
An assortment of images capturing many of the special events and "happenings" which took place at St. Luke's School during the exciting decade following the construction of a larger new facility in 2000-01.
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Special events- St. Luke's Lutheran School. Early 2000's
An assortment of images capturing many of the special events and "happenings" which took place at St. Luke's School during the exciting decade following the construction of a larger new facility in 2000-01.
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Special events- St. Luke's Lutheran School. Early 2000's
An assortment of images capturing many of the special events and "happenings" which took place at St. Luke's School during the exciting decade following the construction of a larger new facility in 2000-01.
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Specifications for pulpit, hymn board, clergy chairs. 1957
Specifications and drawings for the pulpit, hymn boards and clergy chairs, designed by American Seating Co, Grand Rapids, MI reside in St. Luke's church archives. This plan, dated Sept. 7, 1956 was modified before being implemented in the new chancel which was dedicated in 1957. The carvings on the pulpit were changed, for example. But the blueprint shows the direction the design of the chancel furnishing was taking and is one of several versions considered by architect James Gamble Rogers II as he worked on the project to remodel and expand St. Luke's original (1939) brick sanctuary.
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Specifications for pulpit, hymn board, clergy chairs. 1957
Specifications and drawings for the pulpit, hymn boards and clergy chairs, designed by American Seating Co, Grand Rapids, MI reside in St. Luke's church archives. This plan, dated Sept. 7, 1956 was modified before being implemented in the new chancel which was dedicated in 1957. The carvings on the pulpit were changed, for example. But the blueprint shows the direction the design of the chancel furnishing was taking and is one of several versions considered by architect James Gamble Rogers II as he worked on the project to remodel and expand St. Luke's original (1939) brick sanctuary.
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Spectators watching a Stetson University football game
Spectators watch a Stetson University football game from the old bleachers located between Cummings Gym and Stover Theatre.
